iOS 17 Messages -> Info: no longer displays Satellite map view

After upgrading to iOS 17, the Messages App no longer displays the Satellite map for my contacts. I do see that Messages will display a Standard map only. If I click on the estimated travel time at the bottom of the screen, Messages redirects to Maps and then shows a route to that contact. However, that's not what I'm always interested in doing. Sometimes, I need to see the location of my contact without a routing map. The satellite view was golden. How do I get it back? Is there an option somewhere that I need to activate, or has the feature been deprecated?

iPhone 11 Pro Max

Posted on Sep 24, 2023 1:05 PM

Reply
Question marked as Best reply

Posted on Oct 3, 2023 5:05 AM

I wish I could go back to IOS 16. None of the ‘benefits’ of 17 are worth the loss of the satalite view.

107 replies

Sep 25, 2023 4:21 AM in response to javaDevOps

I absolutely HATE only seeing the standard only view. I have 3 teens and I check their location daily. I don't need a route to them!!! What I do need is to see an exact satellite view. It makes no sense to have changed it back to standard view. Apple should know parents check their kids location to make sure they're where they say they are and we need satellite view for that! Having a real time view helps us to visualize where they are. I can't visualize where they are in standard view. Atleast with satellite we could see it in real time because I may not be able to visualize the address they're at on a blue and gray map. It's the stupidest update!

Sep 29, 2023 2:13 PM in response to decyberac

I see that I can get satellite view using Find My, but the live feature is still very jerky, not smooth as it has been in iOS 16. There is no movement for a while and then a jump to the next spot. Wonder if anyone else is complaining other than the few on this discussion. Probably not a major problem for many users but a step backwards.

Oct 17, 2023 9:50 AM in response to JoA59

I wouldn't hold my breath.....This is what they told me:


"you can go to Product Feedback - Apple, to leave your feedback there have your voice heard by the most departments. However, I cannot guarantee that immediate change would happen, but it is how we look at how our customers are feeling and experiencing and it’s how we shape what we develop as we keep moving forward."


Product Feedback - Apple


Please take a moment to request they bring the satellite view back!

iOS 17 Messages -> Info: no longer displays Satellite map view

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple ID.